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Guadeloupe is located in the French West Indies and it has been a French
overseas department since 1946. The island is rich in history, natural beauty,
gastronomy with a diverse and intriguing culture.
The Island is called the island of Beautiful Waters' due to its crystal
clear seas and palm tree fringed beaches. The island is divided into two parts
by the sea which forms a river ' La Rivière Salée' between the chalky region of
Grande Terre and the volcanic region of Basse Terre.
Basse Terre is home to the ‘Parc
Naturel,’ with one of the best tropical rain forest reserves of the West Indies
and also “La Soufriere”
volcano. It offers great hiking trails, countless waterfalls, tranquil unspoilt
rivers and numerous sites of outstanding natural beauty. Grande Terre embodies
the atypical image of a Caribbean paradise; palm tree fringed beaches, white
sands, glistening turquoise seas, breathtaking coral reefs, dramatic cliffs and
year round sunshine.
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